Karlskrona, an archipelago preaches living a simple life, is the hottest town in cold Sweden. Bringing to you warm weather, cool beaches, historical sites, and stunning landscapes, Karlskrona is a six-hour train ride away from the capital Stockholm. But fret not, train ride gives you unexpected treats of picturesque farms, green grasslands, and the region’s cool weather is definitely a bonus!
History buffs will enjoy the Naval Museum and the Fortifications around the town and the beautifully preserved houses in Kristianopel. Karlskrona invites cycling, kayaking, snorkeling and sailing enthusiasts, with its clear water beaches and flawless roads laced with farms and old charming houses enriching the experience. The small town is also Sweden’s only baroque city and is host to the country’s only remaining naval base and the headquarters of the Swedish Coast Guard.
With things to do, ways to chill, places to see and delicacies to eat, its time to pick the best stay for you an unwinding vacation, away from the city, living life the way it should be done. Scroll down to discover the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Karlskrona.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Luxurious holiday home (from USD 105)
Ever heard of home away home? Well, you’ll want to make this villa home! During the summers, you’ll have a pool and the ocean in your backyard and during the winters, the pool turns to an ice skating rink and the ocean, a snowy splendor! The two-bedroom house is perfect for a family, where the dad likes to fish, mum likes to relax on the porch and the kids like to play in the pool and take a dive in the sea water. Together, the family could forage for raspberries and herbs to cook up a nice dinner for all! Easy on dad’s wallet but still luxurious for a holiday home.
Top guest reviews
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fast wi-fi excellent tv-system adjustable bed flowers everywhere large and very comfortable kitchen two showersthe orangerie is a fantastic place to relax watch the sea and the goldfish in the poolthe interior is gorgeous and combined with the lighting it creates an unbelievable cozy atmospherethe interior is gorgeous and combined with the lighting it creates an unbelievable cozy atmospherethe beds were so comfortable and the kitchen is very well-equipped and spaciousCleanliness:
it is clean cosy and relaxingthe space is beautiful huge clean and well-equippedeverthing was shinning clean the interior design was cosy and charmingthe house itself is very stylish clean and comfortableeverything is very clean and lovely made up which also makes it easy to feel welcomed and homeHost:
wonderful host him and his wifevery nice hosts very helpfulowners nice and very friendlybeautiful scenery with a great hostthe hosts were very friendly and they were happy to resond to our questions and needsRead more reviewsLocation:
extremely beautiful place at a wonderful locationwonderful location right next to the waterperfect stay in a calm and beautiful location on a sunny daywe had a wonderful stay at robert’s placeperfect weekend away surrounded by beautiful views in an ideal location in southern sweden
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2. Cabin house (from USD 93)
Made for the couple who loves nature, quiet nooks and to take an occasional dip in the warm water, this rental — Fritidshus is a good pick. Fritidshus is a log cabin with one bedroom, a kitchen, a patio, an indoor and outdoor dining area. The modern furnished holiday home in a rural setting is five munites away from the pier and the beach is always clean and warm. It is the perfect space to just cozy up in front of the firehouse!
Top guest reviews
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it has a nice view both from the dining table and from the deckexcellent place to enjoy pure nature swim in the sea go fishing or just relax on the sunny terracelovely surroundings possibilities to take a swim walk and just enjoy naturealso very well equipped with a fireplace tv airconditioning and good bedit is a very cozy but still modern little house/cottage with a lovely porch and an indoor fireplaceCleanliness:
it was very clean and comfortablethe place is clean and tidytobias was providing clean linen and towelswe spent two nights in this beautiful renovated and very clean hut totally recommendableinside the cabin is well appointed very modern and cleanHost:
tobias was a perfect host and always available for questionstobias was very responsive and helpful and everything went smoothlyquite clearly 5 star host thank tobitobias was always available and a perfect host we can only recommend the great cabintobias was very helpful and quick to reply on any questionRead more reviewsLocation:
this cabin is located on a really nice location with lots of privacygreat stay in a great locationnice and quiet place close to the seathe sea is walking distance with a good bathing spotthe house is nicely situated on the edge of the forrest and close to the sea
3. Summer house with beautiful views (from USD 115)
Sweden is known for simple, beautiful things. This two-bedroom summer house is no exception. It comes with sunny, bright views of the sea, the green grass, and the lively yet quiet neighborhood. The patio is a great relaxing spot, also perfect for family dinners. You will especially love the clean design and decor of the house and how great it is for a family.
Top guest reviews
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it is not modern but the bed and sofa are very comfy and the views are outstandingit is not modern but the bed and sofa are very comfy and the views are outstandinggreat accommodation with wonderful and thoughtful facilities and a gorgeous view and locationthe kitchen is perfect for two people staying with maybe one or two small childrenthe kitchen is perfect for two people staying with maybe one or two small childrenHost:
the hosts are very polite and helpful and have lovely cats we definitely want to come backanders and pia were very helpful very nice to us during our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
the surroundings and location are just perfectvery good living experience nice house close to the lakewe rode the bus into karlskrona twice during our stay and it’s easy to navigate and comfortableit's a very lovely place will definitely come back againkristinapia & anders’ location is just so beautiful and the cottage was wonderful
4. Archipelago house with sea view (from USD 249)
A wood barn house made for four guests with two minimally decorated bedrooms, the house also has a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with washer/dryer and underfloor heating. There is a pier to give you access to dice into the sea, but if you don’t like to take a dip, you can just relax on the patio and observe the archipelago and the movements of the water. Beautiful during the summer and winters, the house is aptly located to see the sunset behind the water creating beautiful ripples of orange and yellow in the water and of blue and yellow in the sky.
Top guest reviews
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the kitchen was excellent as well as all the amenitiesone of the best views of all south sweden the house is beautifully located and is very comfortablecomfortable beds well equipped kitchenCleanliness:
very beautiful modern house clean wonderful viewsHost:
maria was a perfect host and did everything to make us feel welcomevery friendly and helpful hostmaria was super friendly and made sure that all of our needs was taking care offmaria has been a nice host and was very courteousmaria is a wonderful host that takes care of her guestsRead more reviewsLocation:
a lovely place to stay
5. Home with a private beach (from USD 446)
Straight out of the pages of an architecture and décor magazine, the three-bedroom house comes with a huge state-of-the-art kitchen, an outdoor dining area, and a private beach! The house is located in Blekinge and it is very unlikely you will want to step out of this compound. Your favorite spots will probably be the private beach, the patio, and the fireplace.
Top guest reviews
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the interior from sofas to kitchen equipment to beds and bathrooms is just excellentCleanliness:
everything and everywhere was spotless and all gadgets (and there are many ) worked perfectlyHost:
thank you to our hosts for making us so welcomevery nice and hospitable hoststhe host marie is very friendly and helpful in any waythe host marie is a lovely person and very care takingmarie and benny are perfect hosts and we felt warmly welcomedRead more reviewsLocation:
the house is superb and so is the actual locationwe can really recommend this beautiful place to everyone
6. House by the sea (from USD 505)
The two-bedroom house that serenades bright sunlight to enter all corners, is located overlooking the sea and a sheltered bay. Laced with oak trees and the blue sea, the backyard comes with a porch and a barbeque area. We suggest grilled chicken and locally made Swedish mustard, delish! If that doesn’t suit your taste buds, just take a walk around the forest, meet the locals in the nearby villages, grab your produce and create your recipe!
Top guest reviews
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house had all the facilities great view and warm log fireCleanliness:
the house is very clean large and fully furnished and perfectly for childrenthe house was very clean when we arrived and everything was as described in the listingthe house itself is clean has all the facilities you can want and a cozy atmosphereHost:
overall i can recommend the accommodation and the host without reservationRead more reviewsLocation:
above that it's located on a wonderful locationperfect location and hostandreas has a house on a great locationeverything was perfect for us it is a beautiful house in a fantastic locationnice little beach at walking distance and we also enjoyed visiting some isles around karlskrona
7. Hostel in the city center
Perfect for backpackers, this 45-room hostel is located in the center of the city, a short walk away from a nature park and the town’s museums. According to one guest, the hostel was actually a prison, but the walls of confinement were torn down to create this well decorated, full-amenities hostel for an ultimate backpacker experience.
949 meters (0.6 ft) from Naval Museum
8. Beautifully renovated summer cottage by the sea
Located in Aspö, Karlskrona archipelago, the beautiful summer house is a renovated 1.5 plan house from 1907. Exhibiting the Swedes’ keen eye for detail and beautiful interior design, the house comes with simple, warm and inviting three bedrooms, a kitchen with basic amenities, all enclosed in a verdant-colored garden and the outdoors, away from the noise s of everyday life. The house has an outdoor fire pit and an outdoor area with a couch.
7.98 km (5.0 mi) from Naval Museum
9. Private room in a house
A private bedroom — The Stig Lindberg Room, is a classic Swedish home, hosted by a loving family — a high school principal and teacher and the owner of a Gefion Art and Guest House. The room is perfect for backpackers who want to learn more about the culture in Karlskrona and make new friends. The friendly hosts serve breakfast in the morning and their interests in opera, theatre, classical music, rock, film, food, and wine are sure to keep you entertained.
Karlskrona, Blekinge län, Sweden
2.94 km (1.9 mi) from Naval MuseumTop guest reviews
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although we tried to book the other room the library room was pretty fine toothe room is well-finished and i appreciated the numerous and beautiful paintings in their homethe bed is very comfortable and the room is cozyHost:
great hosts and i really enjoyed my staythey are amazing hosts generous friendly and helpfulneil and jessica were amazing hostsvery friendly and helpful hosts with a wide range of interestsvery recommandable if you prefer kind hosts and beautiful surroundings to perfect hotel-serviceRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great with only a few minutes to the beach and 10 minutes to bus stopgreat welcome beautiful location with beach a few steps awayvery good location if you're visiting bththe house is located next to the sea and about 10 minutes from bergåsa station almost perfectcozy room comfortable common kitchen and proximity to the beach/park which is good for july/aug
10. Gefion Guest House — The Library
Remember the classic Swedish home with the wonderful hosts who make you feel at home? Their second room, called the Library, is perfect for the bookworm who wants to enjoy the simplicity fo the Swedish lifestyle and grab a book or two while on holiday. The room is bright and welcomes the first rays of the morning sun, the host greets you with a hearty vegetarian breakfast and some daily pow-wow. Tailor-made for travelers and backpackers, looking for more than capturing monuments on photographs.
Karlskrona, Blekinge County, Sweden
2.94 km (1.9 mi) from Naval MuseumTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
bright room with lots of natural lightthe room is functional has everything you might need to have a good rest and work in peaceRead more reviewsHost:
great company cozy space kind folksneil & jessica are super friendly hosts with a nice and cozy place to stayjessica and neil are amazing and very welcoming hosts
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